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In Eighth, an Election Day stew of money, clout and dreams
If endorsements matter, Cindy Bass would look to be in the best shape for tomorrow’s Democratic primary for the Eighth District Council ...
15 years ago
Mt. Airy residents speak out against Gov. Corbett’s plan to lower school spending
Well over a hundred people gathered Sunday afternoon outside of the Trolley Car Diner on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. They were there t ...
15 years ago
Campaign notes, and the fracking musical
Tomorrow is primary day in Philadelphia, and high praise is due Alex Kaplan of Common Cause for keeping us up to date on late campaign co ...
15 years ago
East Mt. Airy Neighbors dance party pictures!
East Mt. Airy Neighbors staged its biggest fundraising event of the year over the weekend. The Swing into Spring dance party attracted su ...
15 years ago
A Germantown Imam’s view on the election
Imam Suetwidien Muhammad sits at the end of a long conference table, not just as the Imam anymore but as the president of the Muslim Leag ...
15 years ago
Class of 2011’s job prospects improve slightly
The spring commencement ceremonies at colleges and universities are getting under way. Now it’s time to put those degrees to work.< ...
15 years ago
Chestnut Hill College graduation ceremony in pictures
NewsWorks sent photographer Bas Slabbers to cover this year’s Chestnut Hill College graduation. These are always picturesque moment ...
15 years ago
Some NW Philly voting venues veer from the norm
Think of polling places, and what probably come to mind are churches, schools, and community centers. However, on a Philadelphia Ele ...
15 years ago
Mt. Airy’s Hare Krishna Temple open to all
The current incarnation of Radha Krishna Temple was founded in 1977 after the purchase of the former Cresheim Arms Hotel at 41 West Allen ...
15 years ago